What is a sunburst clock?

A sunburst clock is a wall clock that features a round face surrounded by spokes of wood or metal. This design resembles a shining sun. George Nelson Associates gets credit for designing the first one for the Howard Miller Clock Company in 1950, but many other creators have introduced their own versions over the years. Shop a collection of sunburst clocks on 1stDibs.

How do I tell if a clock is an antique French clock?

Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.

How do I identify my antique clock?

To identify your antique clock, search for markings on the back of its movement or case. Once you have located these marks, use trusted online resources to determine who the maker is. From there, you can continue your research to learn more about your clock's age, style and other characteristics. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also assist you with identification. Find a wide range of antique clocks on 1stDibs.

How can I spot an antique clock?

To spot whether or not a clock is antique, note if the clockmaker’s name or company is engraved near the center face of the dial. A paper label may also be pasted on the back of the clock. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted antique clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is an antique bracket clock?

An antique bracket clock refers to a portable spring-driven pendulum table clock created in the 17th and 18th centuries. These clocks were equipped with convenient carrying handles and were housed usually in rectangular cases. Shop a collection of antique and vintage bracket clocks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

How do I know if my antique clock is valuable?

To know if an antique clock is valuable, you'll typically need to have the piece assessed by a certified appraiser or an experienced antiques dealer. The maker and style of the clock will help determine its value (an early American clockmaker’s antique grandfather model, featuring an oak case and decorative carvings, may be very interesting to collectors, for example). Overall condition of your clock also plays a role. Generally, clocks that still work are worth more than those that require repairs. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique, vintage and modern clocks.

Antique Sunburst Clock

Sunburst Door

Pendule Antique

Cartel 19th Century

French Sunburst Motif

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1870s French Other Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Sunburst Clock

H 18 in W 11.5 in D 3.5 in

French Art Deco Ormolu "Bronze Dorée" Cartel Sunburst Wall Clock, Circa 1915

Located in CH

French Art Deco Ormolu "Bronze Dorée" Cartel Sunburst Wall Clock, Circa 1915. Since the Louis XIV

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Art Deco Ormolu "Bronze Dorée" Cartel Sunburst Wall Clock, Circa 1915

H 2.5 in Dm 30.5 in

Egyptian Revival Mantel Clock Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Egyptian revival mantel clock & garniture set, early 20th century. Circular white sunken dial

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Early 20th Century Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Egyptian Revival Mantel Clock Set

H 14.25 in W 15.25 in D 7.25 in

Sienna marble clock with candle holders

Located in HAARLEM, NL

The arched clock, together with a pair of matching 5-light candelabras would be a lovely decoration

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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Sienna marble clock with candle holders

H 17.33 in W 9.45 in D 5.91 in

19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Brighton, Sussex

numerals to the clock face, an eight day chiming movement. A sunburst pendulum and gilded ormolu mounts.

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock

H 18.9 in W 9.45 in D 5.91 in

Bracket Alarm Clock by John Taylor

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A fine mahogany bracket alarm clock by John Taylor, the rectangular case enclosing an arched gilt

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1780s Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Mahogany

Bracket Alarm Clock by John Taylor

H 24 in W 13.5 in D 8.75 in

John Leroux, London. Twin Fusee Bracket Clock

By John Leroux

Located in Amersham, GB

An 18th century balloon shaped bracket or table clock by John Leroux of Charing Cross, dating from

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18th Century English George III Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Brass

John Leroux, London. Twin Fusee Bracket Clock

H 13.78 in W 11.23 in D 7.29 in

Louis XVI Architectural Gilt Bronze and Malachite Clock

Located in London, GB

which hangs an Apollo sunburst pendulum. The clock is flanked by two malachite columns with Neoclassical

Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu

Louis XVI Architectural Gilt Bronze and Malachite Clock

H 20.87 in W 13.98 in D 4.34 in

French Neoclassical Style Lyre-Form Gilt Bronze Clock

Located in London, GB

French neoclassical style lyre-form gilt bronze clock French, 19th century Measures: Height 50cm

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

French Neoclassical Style Lyre-Form Gilt Bronze Clock

H 19.69 in W 7.49 in D 5.12 in

Imposing Monumental Louis XVI Temple Mantel Clock by Barbichon

Located in HAARLEM, NL

Imposing monumental Louis XVI temple mantel clock with osculating sunburst pendulum surrounded with

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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Imposing Monumental Louis XVI Temple Mantel Clock by Barbichon

H 37.8 in W 14.97 in D 11.03 in

A late Louis XVI marble and ormolu portico clock

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A late Louis XVI marble and ormolu portico clock, comprising a central drum-shaped clock with a

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

A late Louis XVI marble and ormolu portico clock

H 17.5 in W 12 in D 4.75 in

French Sevres Style Porcelain and Ormolu-Mounted Lyre Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A French Sevres style cobalt blue lyre clock with finely cast ormolu sunburst and floral swagged

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Ormolu

French Sevres Style Porcelain and Ormolu-Mounted Lyre Clock

H 18.51 in W 7.88 in D 4.73 in

Antique Neoclassical Louis XVI Gilt Bronze and Malachite Clock

Located in London, GB

border, from which hangs an Apollo sunburst pendulum. The clock is flanked by two malachite columns with

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu

Antique Neoclassical Louis XVI Gilt Bronze and Malachite Clock

H 22.05 in W 13.78 in D 4.73 in

French 19th / 20th Century Bronze Cartel Clock, Figural, Dore

Located in Stamford, CT

A French Bronze Wall, Cartel Clock Late 19th Century, Solid Bronze, Figural A fine solid

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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Steel, Bronze

French 19th / 20th Century Bronze Cartel Clock, Figural, Dore

H 33 in W 15.5 in D 5 in

Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Malachite Column Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Louis XVI style ormolu mounted malachite column mantel clock. French, late 19th century. Measures

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Malachite Column Mantel Clock

H 20.48 in W 9.06 in D 7.88 in

Very Impressive French 19th Century Neoclassical Lyre-Form Clock

By Etienne LeNoir

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

molded ormolu sunburst surmounting the clock are symbols of Apollo, the sun god who oversees the passage

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1850s French Louis XVI Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Crystal, Marble, Enamel, Ormolu

Very Impressive French 19th Century Neoclassical Lyre-Form Clock

H 29.93 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in

Neoclassical Style French Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Neoclassical style French malachite and gilt bronze mantel clock French, late 19th century

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Malachite, Enamel, Ormolu

Neoclassical Style French Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

H 18.9 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in

French Clock, Directoire Period, Portico Form, Signed Revel Paris

Located in London, GB

, flat bottomed plates, silk suspended and visible sunburst pendulum. The clock strikes the hours and

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1790s French Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Ormolu

French Clock, Directoire Period, Portico Form, Signed Revel Paris

H 15 in W 10 in D 3.5 in

Imposing 19th Century French Ormolu Clock Garniture 29"(73cm) high

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A large and impressive, very good quality French gilded ormolu clock garniture. The clock supported

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1860s French Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Ormolu

Imposing 19th Century French Ormolu Clock Garniture 29"(73cm) high

H 29 in W 14 in D 10 in

Antique French Louis XVI Marble and Ormolu Portico Clock

By Richard & Co.

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A beautiful Antique French portico clock retailed by the famous Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co of

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Louis XVI Marble and Ormolu Portico Clock

H 17.5 in W 12 in D 5.5 in

Large Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Mantel Clock Allegory of Time

Located in Nashville, TN

, embossed copper. Oxidation. With later associated sunburst pendulum. Original key. Working condition not

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Late 18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Giltwood

Large Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Mantel Clock Allegory of Time

H 35 in W 22.5 in D 9.76 in

Beautiful and Great Quality Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and great quality late 19th century gilt bronze cartel clock The large bronze clock

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Bronze

Beautiful and Great Quality Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock

H 32 in W 12 in D 6 in

Large French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze cartel clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A large French Louis XV style gilt bronze cartel clock. After the model by Jacques Caffièri. The

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19th Century French Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Ormolu

Large French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze cartel clock

H 43 in W 25 in D 5 in

Rare and large ormolu mounted malachite mantel clock signed Manière

Located in London, GB

Rare and large ormolu mounted malachite mantel clock signed Manière French, 19th Century Height

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu, Enamel

Rare and large ormolu mounted malachite mantel clock signed Manière

H 23.63 in W 13.98 in D 5.12 in

Large Antique Empire Period Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Deverberie

By Jean-Simon Deverberie

Located in London, GB

Antique Empire period gilt-bronze mantel clock by Deverberie French, c.1805 Measures: Height 67cm

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Early 1800s French Empire Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Ormolu

Large Antique Empire Period Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Deverberie

H 26.38 in W 21.26 in D 7.49 in

18th Century French Directoire Ormolu and Enamel Clock by Deverberie

By Jean-Simon Deverberie

Located in Essex, MA

Period French marble and ormolu mantel clock with sunburst or sun king motif original works

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Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

18th Century French Directoire Ormolu and Enamel Clock by Deverberie

H 19 in W 12 in D 3.5 in

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marble and Ormolu Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

clock, signed Vaillant à Paris. The clock is raised by a black Belgian marble base with fine ormolu

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Carrara Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marble and Ormolu Clock

H 19 in W 14 in D 4 in

An Extremely Fine and Rare 19th Century Ormolu Cartel Clock

By Samuel Marti

Located in Amersham, GB

An exquisite Louis XV style gilt and patinated bronze cartel clock. The eight-day two train bell

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1890s French Louis XV Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

An Extremely Fine and Rare 19th Century Ormolu Cartel Clock

H 27.56 in W 15.75 in D 4.73 in

Large French, Louis XVI Period Marble and Ormolu Portico Clock

By Gavelle l'ainé à Paris

Located in Montreal, QC

sunburst, flanked by cockerels. This is an exceptionally large and well-made clock by a celebrated maker.

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Marble

Large French, Louis XVI Period Marble and Ormolu Portico Clock

H 26.75 in W 18.5 in D 7.25 in

French rouge marble and ormolu four glass clock signed Raingo Freres

Located in London, GB

A good antique French ormolu and rouge marble four glass clock by the eminent makers Raingo Freres

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1880s French Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French rouge marble and ormolu four glass clock signed Raingo Freres

H 19 in W 10 in D 5.5 in

Aesthetic Movement Zodiac Black Marble Mantle Clock with Gong-Striking Movement

Located in London, GB

A rare and wonderful Aesthetic Movement black marble brass gong-striking mantel clock with brass

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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Brass

Aesthetic Movement Zodiac Black Marble Mantle Clock with Gong-Striking Movement

H 16.75 in W 11.75 in D 6.25 in

Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period by Gavelle Le Paris

Located in Warsaw, PL

Antique French portico clock in Louis XVI style signed on the dial Gavelle Le, Rue aux Ours. This

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period by Gavelle Le Paris

H 19.3 in W 12.21 in D 4.73 in

c.1820 Very Rare Ormolu and ‘bleu turquoise’ Porcelain Lyre Clock

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Dieudonné Kinable

Located in Greenlawn, NY

exceptionally detailed and finished ormolu mounts that include beaded edges, floral swags and a large sunburst

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Early 19th Century French Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Bronze

c.1820 Very Rare Ormolu and ‘bleu turquoise’ Porcelain Lyre Clock

H 23.5 in W 10 in D 6 in

Large Belle Époque Style Antique French Ormolu Cartel Clock by Bertoud

Located in London, GB

This beautiful Belle Époque style Cartel clock is notable for its stunning depiction of a sunburst

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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Bronze

Large Belle Époque Style Antique French Ormolu Cartel Clock by Bertoud

H 43.31 in W 23.63 in D 7.88 in

19th Century Marble and Ormolu Lyre Clock in the Louis XVI Style

Located in London, GB

A French Clock Garniture in the Louis XVI Manner The clock and its accompanying candelabra

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Marble and Ormolu Lyre Clock in the Louis XVI Style

H 18.5 in W 7.5 in D 4 in

Antique French Belle Époque "Planchon Paris" Bronze D'ore Wall Clock, circa 1890

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Belle Époque "Planchon, Paris" Bronze D'ore Sunburst Wall Clock, Circa 1890.

Category

Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Belle Époque "Planchon Paris" Bronze D'ore Wall Clock, circa 1890

H 24 in W 20 in D 4 in

Louis XVI Ormolu Mounted Black and White Marble Mantel Clock, Paris, 1800

Located in Belmont, MA

Louis XVI ormolu-mounted black and white marble mantel clock, Paris, 1800. The white enamel dial

Category

1790s French Louis XVI Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Louis XVI Ormolu Mounted Black and White Marble Mantel Clock, Paris, 1800

H 19.3 in W 14.18 in D 3.94 in

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu and White Carrara Marble Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

clock. The clock is raised by fine circular mottled ormolu feet below the solid white Carrara marble

Category

19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Carrara Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu and White Carrara Marble Clock

H 24.5 in W 18 in D 4.5 in

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and White Carrara Marble Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and white Carrara marble clock. The clock is

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Carrara Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and White Carrara Marble Clock

H 14.5 in W 7.75 in D 4 in

Allegorical Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock Depicting "Night and Day"

By Jacques Caffieri

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

, with a veil; this is an allegory of the Night. For two cartel clocks wit a similar sunburst cresting

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Bronze

Allegorical Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock Depicting "Night and Day"

H 28 in W 16 in D 4 in

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Clock Signed 'Raingo Freres, Paris

By Zacharie Raingo

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

clock, signed Raingo Frères Paris. The clock is raised by most elegant topie shaped feet with fine

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Clock Signed 'Raingo Freres, Paris

H 15.5 in W 9.25 in D 5.5 in

Monumental Antique French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock by Maison Marquis

By Maison Marquis, Languereau

Located in New York, NY

A very unusual and quite monumental antique French Louis XVI style Napoleon III ormolu mantel clock

Category

1860s French Napoleon III Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Monumental Antique French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock by Maison Marquis

H 36 in W 17 in D 12.25 in

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Wall Mounted Clock Signed Boguet Le Jeune

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and most impressive French 18th century Louis XVI period giltwood wall mounted clock

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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Giltwood

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Wall Mounted Clock Signed Boguet Le Jeune

H 51 in W 23.5 in D 6.5 in

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu, White Carrara Marble and Crystal Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

clock. The clock is raised on a moulded oval white Carrara marble base supported by richly chased beaded

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Crystal, Carrara Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu, White Carrara Marble and Crystal Clock

H 18.5 in W 9 in D 5.5 in

Louis XVI Ormolu-Mounted Black and White Marble Mantel Clock by Thiéry, Paris

By Thiéry Paris 1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Louis XVI ormolu-mounted black and white marble mantel clock by Thiéry, Paris. Thiery Paris

Category

Late 18th Century French Empire Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Carrara Marble, Bronze

Louis XVI Ormolu-Mounted Black and White Marble Mantel Clock by Thiéry, Paris

H 20 in W 13.5 in D 4.25 in

Louis XVI Style Grand Regulator Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

numbers. The twin-train clock movement, adorned with the radiant visage of Apollo and a sunburst pendulum

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Enamel

Louis XVI Style Grand Regulator Clock

H 100 in W 18.75 in D 14.75 in

Georgian Longcase Clock with Red Chinoiserie Decoration

Located in Dallas, TX

Georgian red-lacquered longcase / tall-case clock with gilt Chinoiserie decoration, marked William

Category

18th Century English Georgian Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Wood

Georgian Longcase Clock with Red Chinoiserie Decoration

H 98 in W 21 in D 10.5 in

Set Vase Clock 19th Century Style Empire

Located in Warsaw, PL

This Etruscan vase-shaped mantel clock cast from bronze with gilded elements and brown patina

Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Bronze

Set Vase Clock 19th Century Style Empire

H 18.12 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Grandfather Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

, and ormolu grandfather clock. The clock is raised by a fine scalloped shaped kingwood base with a

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Grandfather Clock

H 95 in W 31 in D 13.25 in

Unusual Flame Mahogany Long-Case Clock Attributed to Maples

By Maple & Co.

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

An unusual flame mahogany long-case clock attributed to Maples with a Smith & Sons 3-train movement

Category

1880s English Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Unusual Flame Mahogany Long-Case Clock Attributed to Maples

H 99 in W 18.5 in D 14.5 in

Fine Antique French Tiffany & Co. Marble and Ormolu Bronze Clock Garniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An elegant 19th century ormolu mounted marble 3 piece clock garniture. This clock set was made in

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Ormolu

Fine Antique French Tiffany & Co. Marble and Ormolu Bronze Clock Garniture

H 22 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in

19th Century French Empire Period Walnut Eight-Day Comtoise Longcase Clock

Located in Birmingham, AL

A stunning early 19th century French Empire period chateau longcase clock with eight-day comtoise

Category

1810s French Empire Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

19th Century French Empire Period Walnut Eight-Day Comtoise Longcase Clock

H 102.5 in W 29.5 in D 14 in

Vase Clock 19th Century Style Empire by Blanc Fils Palais Roya

Located in Warsaw, PL

This finely chiseled vase clock was cast from bronze with gilded elements originated from the first

Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Bronze

Vase Clock 19th Century Style Empire by Blanc Fils Palais Roya

H 16.15 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in

French 19th century Empire st. Gris st. Anne, Carrara marble, and Ormolu clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Ormolu clock. This beautiful clock is supported on a circular white Carrara marble base with a receded

Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French 19th century Empire st. Gris st. Anne, Carrara marble, and Ormolu clock

H 20.75 in W 11.75 in D 6 in

Cartier Paris London 1905 Belle Epoque Enamel Desk Clock 18kt Gold & Platinum

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Belle epoque desk clock designed by Cartier. An impressive and magnificent "mignonette" desk

Category

Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Platinum, Silver, Enamel, Gold

Cartier Paris London 1905 Belle Epoque Enamel Desk Clock 18kt Gold & Platinum

H 2.75 in W 1.85 in D 1.57 in

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Plum-Mahogany Ormolu Mounted Tall Case Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

the shape of a sunburst, the tall and slender case decorated with floral wreaths and centered with an

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Plum-Mahogany Ormolu Mounted Tall Case Clock

H 87.5 in W 19.25 in D 12.75 in

The Clock is in a Excellent and Perfect Working Condition, Also it Has Recently

Located in Warsaw, PL

columns is a sunburst pendulum with the face of the Sun King. The base of the clock is constructed in a

Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Marble, Bronze

The Clock is in a Excellent and Perfect Working Condition, Also it Has Recently

H 18.9 in W 12.6 in D 4.34 in

'Four glass' table regulator

By Julien Le Roy

Located in HAARLEM, NL

-coloured dial with gilded detailed pierced hands, makes the clock important and very good looking.The

Category

19th Century French Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Bronze

'Four glass' table regulator

H 14.57 in W 9.45 in D 6.5 in

Louis XV Style Cartel d'Applique After Jacques Caffieri. French, circa 1870

By Jacques Caffieri

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

fine cartel d'applique is surmounted by a sunburst behind a cloudborne cupid driving his dove-drawn

Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Style Cartel d'Applique After Jacques Caffieri. French, circa 1870

H 48.04 in W 19.69 in D 9.45 in

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Sèvres Porcelain And Ormolu Clock Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful and most unique French 19th century Louis XVI st. Sèvres porcelain and ormolu clock

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sunburst Clock

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Sèvres Porcelain And Ormolu Clock Lamp

H 34 in W 11 in D 8.5 in

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique sunburst clock you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, giltwood and bronze, every antique sunburst clock was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique sunburst clock you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique sunburst clock, designed in the Louis XVI, Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

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The average selling price for an antique sunburst clock at 1stDibs is $5,450, while they’re typically $750 on the low end and $31,131 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right clocks for You

A sophisticated clock design, whether it’s a desk clock, mantel clock or large wall clock for your living room, is a decorative object to be admired in your home as much as it is a necessary functional element. This is part of the reason clocks make such superb collectibles. Given the versatility of these treasured fixtures — they’ve long been made in a range of shapes, sizes and styles — a clock can prove integral to your own particular interior decor.

Antique and vintage clocks can whisk us back to the 18th and 19th centuries. When most people think of antique clocks, they imagine an Art Deco Bakelite tabletop clock or wall clock, named for the revolutionary synthetic plastic, Bakelite, of which they’re made, or a stately antique grandfather clock. But the art of clock-making goes way back, transcending continents and encompassing an entire range of design styles and technologies. In short, there are many kinds of clocks depending on your needs.

A variety of wall clocks can be found on 1stDibs. A large antique hand-carved walnut wall clock is best suited to a big room and a flat background given what will likely be outwardly sculptural features, while Georgian grandfather clocks, or longcase clocks, will help welcome rainswept guests into your entryway or foyer. An interactive cuckoo clock, large or small, is guaranteed to bring outsize personality to your living room or dining room. For conversation pieces of a similar breed, mid-century modern enthusiasts go for the curious Ball clock, the first of more than 150 clock models conceived in the studio of legendary architect and designer George Nelson.

Minimalist contemporary clocks and books pair nicely on a shelf, but an eye-catching vintage mantel clock can add balance to your home library while drawing attention to your art and design books and other decorative objects. Ormolu clocks dating from the Louis XVI period, designed in the neoclassical style, are often profusely ornate, featuring architectural flourishes and rich naturalistic details. Rococo-style mantel clocks of Meissen porcelain or porcelain originating from manufacturers in cities such as Limoges, France, during the 18th and 19th centuries, exude an air of imperial elegance on your shelves or side tables and can help give your desk a 19th-century upgrade.

On 1stDibs, find a range of extraordinary antique and vintage clocks today.

Questions About Antique Sunburst Clock

What is a sunburst clock?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
A sunburst clock is a wall clock that features a round face surrounded by spokes of wood or metal. This design resembles a shining sun. George Nelson Associates gets credit for designing the first one for the Howard Miller Clock Company in 1950, but many other creators have introduced their own versions over the years. Shop a collection of sunburst clocks on 1stDibs.
How do I tell if a clock is an antique French clock?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.
How do I identify my antique clock?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
To identify your antique clock, search for markings on the back of its movement or case. Once you have located these marks, use trusted online resources to determine who the maker is. From there, you can continue your research to learn more about your clock's age, style and other characteristics. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also assist you with identification. Find a wide range of antique clocks on 1stDibs.
How can I spot an antique clock?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To spot whether or not a clock is antique, note if the clockmaker’s name or company is engraved near the center face of the dial. A paper label may also be pasted on the back of the clock. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted antique clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is an antique bracket clock?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
An antique bracket clock refers to a portable spring-driven pendulum table clock created in the 17th and 18th centuries. These clocks were equipped with convenient carrying handles and were housed usually in rectangular cases. Shop a collection of antique and vintage bracket clocks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
How do I know if my antique clock is valuable?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
To know if an antique clock is valuable, you'll typically need to have the piece assessed by a certified appraiser or an experienced antiques dealer. The maker and style of the clock will help determine its value (an early American clockmaker’s antique grandfather model, featuring an oak case and decorative carvings, may be very interesting to collectors, for example). Overall condition of your clock also plays a role. Generally, clocks that still work are worth more than those that require repairs. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique, vintage and modern clocks.

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